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ACS ACR1281S-C1 DualBoost II smart card reader USB RS-232 Black

ACS ACR1281S-C1 DualBoost II, RS-232, 1.5 m, Black, 150 g

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11 September 2026£78.40
26 September 2026£34.52
26 September 2026£28.77
29 September 2026£28.80

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Product Information

ACR1281S-C1 DualBoost II is a dual interface reader that can access any contact and contactless smart cards following the ISO 7816 and ISO 14443 standards. ACR1281S-C1 DualBoost II enables one to integrate conventionally separate and independent applications for contact and contactless technologies into one device and one card. It can be used for banking or e-commerce to settle payments or other transactions securely using credit cards, and it for verifying contactless cards to provide access to specific areas or workstations. It provides the perfect complement to the all-in-one card concept that combines many kinds of smart card applications in just a single card.

The ACR1281S-C1 is a plug and play device that does not require any driver installation. It comes with a built-in SAM slot for added security in both contact and contactless applications. Lastly, the ACR1281S-C1 makes use of high-speed communication for contactless cards at a maximum of 848 kbps, which makes it suitable for highly demanding applications.

With additional features such as USB firmware upgradability, contact memory card support and extended APDU support, ACR1281S-C1 Serial DualBoost II is a highly cost-effective, powerful all-in-one device that offers convenience and flexibility to many smart card applications.

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Product

Name
ACS ACR1281S-C1 DualBoost II smart card reader USB RS-232 Black
Brand
ACS

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported
Yes
Linux operating systems supported
Yes

Weight & dimensions

Width
72 mm
Height
120.5 mm
Depth
20.4 mm
Weight
150 g

Ports & interfaces

Interface
RS-232
Compliance industry standards
ISO 14443 A & B Parts 1-4 ISO 7816 Class A, B, C (5 V, 3 V, 1.8 V)
Supported protocols
ISO 14443-4 Compliant Card, T=CL MIFARE® Classic Card, T=CL

Power

Power source
USB
Operating voltage
5 V

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
0 - 90%

Features

Product type
Universal smart card reader
Application area
Access control, Banking & payments, Healthcare
Software upgradeable
Yes

Design

Product colour
Black
Cable length
1.5 m

Sustainability

Certification
ISO 14443 ISO 7816 CE FCC RoHS

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